Kaizer Chiefs will have a do-or-die battle on their hands on Saturday when they fly to Guinea to face Horoya in Group C’s last leg.
The Chiefs have enjoyed a good run of games as of late and boast defeating arch-rivals Orlando Pirates and two-time CAF winner Wydad. They will hope to carry their confidence into this decisive fixture.
However, the FNB triumph over the Casablanca outfit might prove a tad too costly for the Amakhosi, with two key players, Daniel Akpeyi and Samir Nurkovic, earning themselves suspensions.
Regardless, Gavin Hunt and troops will likely approach this game as a cup final. The Chiefs and Horoya share the second position in the group with eight points each. A goalless draw will not be enough for the Chiefs to progress to the knockout stages. They need a win.
Kaizer Chiefs team news
With Nurkovic suspended, Gavin Hunt might feel a bit short of options up front and is likely to throw Khama Billiat into the mix. The Zimbabwean recently returned to training after recovering from a leg break in late January.
Leonardo Castro will also sit this one out, as he suffered a broken nose in Amakhosi’s 2-2 draw against Stellenbosch.
Horoya team news
Horoya managerLamine N’Diaye will have a full-strength squad at his disposal.
The Horoya contingent has already made sure to set the right mood for the game, writing on Twitter: ‘Welcome to the Guinean capital. We wish you a good stay, but above all a great defeat!’
Predicted line-ups
Chiefs: Khune, Frosler, Cardoso, Mathoho, Ngezana, Blom, Mashiane, Ngcobo, Manyama, Billiat, Parker
Horoya: M.Camara, Diaw, Coulibaly, S. Camara, A. Camara, Baffour, Haba, Traore, Sylla, Barry, Mandela
Stats and form
Horoya have only scored 0.71goals on average this season.
Horoya have scored only 0.29 goals on average in the second half this season.
Amakhosi have bagged 1.05 and conceded 1.15 per game this season.
Amakhosi have not lost since February 28.
Amakhosi have drawn 45% of their games this season.
Head-to-head
Kaizer Chiefs and Horoya have only met once before:
Kaizer Chiefs vs Horoya 0-0, Feb 23, 2021
Where can I watch the game?
Watch the game on beIN Sports Connect or bet365 live streaming. The game at General Lansana Conte Stadium will start at 19:00 on April 10.